Do you have a wound on your foot, ankle, or leg that is not healing?
Poor circulation may be the reason. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) happens when blood vessels in the legs become narrowed, reducing blood flow.
Your body needs healthy blood flow to bring oxygen and nutrients to a wound. Without enough blood flow, wounds can heal more slowly and may be at greater risk for infection.
Signs of PAD May Include:
- Leg pain when walking
- Cold feet or legs
- Numbness or weakness in the legs
- Slow-healing wounds
- Changes in skin color on the legs or feet
Don’t Wait to Seek Care
A wound that is not improving should be evaluated by a wound care specialist. Specialized wound care teams can identify problems such as PAD and create a treatment plan to help improve healing.
Early treatment can help prevent serious complications and get you back to living your life. A wound care specialist has the specialized expertise to help get your wound healed.
Call Today
If you have a wound that isn’t healing, call to schedule an appointment with a wound care specialist at Orleans Community Health Wound Care Center at 585-798-8176. The sooner you seek care, the sooner healing can begin.
Submitted by: Lisa Albanese Klein, Program Director
Orleans Community Health Wound Care Center